Misused Entry 72 / 1011 60-second read

Biweekly Confusion

Biweekly" can mean twice a week or every two weeks.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

Our meetings are biweekly. (Unclear if twice weekly or every two weeks)

✓ Correct

Our meetings are twice weekly. (Or: Our meetings occur every two weeks.)

The ruleii

Avoid "biweekly" — use "twice weekly" or "every two weeks" instead.

The "bi-" prefix is confusing in this context.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

Avoid "biweekly" — use "twice weekly" or "every two weeks" instead.

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